Car Hire in Ukraine

Whether you hire or own a car in Ukraine, you are required by law to drive on the right. Keep in mind that if you do not feel comfortable driving on this side of the road, you can always call a taxi or opt for a ride share.

As of 2019, Ukraine ranked 132 out of 137 countries for road quality. Ukraine received a road quality score of 2.4, which is based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the best possible score.

The drinking and driving limit in Ukraine is 0.02%. Regions and cities within Ukraine might have their own local drinking and driving laws on top of the country-wide mandated law, so be sure to check before booking your car hire. Keep in mind that there are stricter penalties for those who drink-drive and are under the legal drinking age. In Ukraine, you must be at least 18 to drink.

The average price of petrol in Ukraine is €1.22 per litre as of last week. In comparison, the country with the cheapest average petrol price is Kuwait at €0.30 per litre, whereas the country with the most expensive average petrol price is Hong Kong at €2.92 per litre.

Prices for cars in Ukraine refresh daily.

There are 257 operators available for cars in Ukraine as of May 2025.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Ukraine. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Ukraine, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.